Scanning and reproducing solid models for manufacturing no longer requires costly, time-consuming middleware or costly tools to be effective. New solutions like Geomagic’s new scan-in-CAD software, SPARK, and handheld scanners from FARO are revolutionizing the design process. Together, these solutions are allowing engineers to design and produce physical products more quickly and less expensively than ever before. Join representatives from FARO and Geomagic as they discuss how to quickly acquire scan data from physical objects, process the information and create solid models for final production or other downstream processes. All attendees are eligible for a free trial of Geomagic Spark. Watch this webinar to learn: The most efficient path from scan data to solid modeling Real-world examples of time savings through new 3D tools What makes Geomagic Spark and the FARO ScanArm the best scan-to-design solution available

1. Streamlining Product Development:
Designing from Scan Data with Geomagic and FARO

2. Before We Start
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3. Presenters
Moderator
Leslie Langnau
Gregory George
Les Baker
Design World
Geomagic
Applications Engineer

4. Agenda
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Laser Scanning with FARO
o About FARO
o The FARO Edge ScanArm
o Applications
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Geomagic SPARK
o About Geomagic
o SPARK
o Overview
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Live Demonstration
o Examples
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Wrap up and Q&A

5. Laser Scanning with FARO

6. About FARO
FARO is the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement technology. The
Company develops and markets computer-aided measurement and imaging devices
and software.
Products Include
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Articulating Measurement Arms: Edge / Gage
Laser Trackers: Vantage
Laser Scanners: Focus3D
Software: CAM2 / SCENE

7. Laser Scanning with FARO
Type of digitization that uses laser systems to
capture data without touching the part.
• Includes white and blue light systems, as well as
laser line probes, used with portable CMM’s.
• We will focus on those types of probes that can be
used in tandem with an articulated arm (e.g. Laser
Line Probes (LLPs)

8. Laser Scanning with FARO
How Scanning Works
• A Laser Line Probe (LLP), a non-contact scanner,
attached to a seven-axis FaroArm
• Laser projects a line onto object surface
• Camera determines the location for each point
along the stripe
• Points are rendered in a point cloud

9. Laser Scanning with FARO
A scan with an LLP will produce a point cloud, which is just a large 3D group of
points that correspond to the geometry measured.
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Point clouds can be exported to CAD and turned into models
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They can also be used for inspection

10. FARO Edge ScanArm
The World’s First “Smart” Arm
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Integrates seamlessly with Geomagic SPARK
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Integrated touch screen and operating system
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Wireless connectivity
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Lightweight LLP (2.7 oz)
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Fast data capture: 45,000 points per second

11. FARO Edge ScanArm
The LLP
(1) Laser Emitter
(2) Camera
(3) Calibration Plate

12. APPLICATIONS
Non-Contact Inspection
Inspect soft, deformable or complex shapes; perform cloud-to-CAD comparison, rapid
prototyping, reverse engineering, and 3D modeling
First Article Inspection
Easily measure and compare prototype parts to nominal data
CAD-Based Inspection
Measure directly against CAD data; see real-time deviations from nominal
Reverse Engineering
Digitize a part or object to create a fully-surfaced CAD model

13. Geomagic SPARK

14. About Geomagic
• We make the real, digital. And the digital, real.
• Leading 3D software for scanning, design, inspection and interaction
• 15+ years 3D leadership; over 17,000 global customers
• Acquired Sensable Technologies in April, leaders in organic design software and haptic)
virtual touch) devices
• Customers in all industry segments, from one-person design shops to the world’s largest
automotive companies; education, government, research and medical facilities

15. Geomagic SPARK
A new scan-to-CAD modeling software, developed by Geomagic using SpaceClaim’s API

16. Overview
The Industry’s Most Comprehensive Platform
— Specialized for Mechanical Part Design
— Stand Alone Solution
— Assemblies
— Tolerances
— Prints
— Perfect Solution for
— Mechanical Designers
— More Prismatic Shapes
— Manufacturing Ready Parts

17. Overview
Seeking the Perfect Combination
Live Scanning
& Probing
Point Cloud
& Mesh
Editing
CAD
Modeling

18. Overview
What is SPARK?
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Geomagic’s powerful point and mesh tools integrated within SpaceClaim
modeling environment
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A natural “home” for the fitting features within CAD
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Leverages SpaceClaim’s direct, interactive CAD modeling toolset to make
geometry creations easy!

19. Overview: How It Works
Scan
Finish
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Extract
Mesh
Segment

20. Live Demonstration

21. Examples

22. Examples

23. Examples

24. Examples

25. Examples

26. Questions?
FARO Technologies
Les Baker
Les.Baker@faro.com
Design World
Leslie Langnau
Llangnau@wtwhmedia.com
Phone: 440.234.4531
Twitter: @DW_RapidMfg
Geomagic
Gregory George
Ggeorge@geomagic.com

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